What horse racing was on 1 October 2008?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 October 2008: Kempton (AW) (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newcastle (7 races), Nottingham (8 races), Salisbury (8 races) and Tralee (7 races). That is Kempton (AW), Newcastle, Nottingham and Salisbury in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Tralee in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 1 October 2008?

Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Heavy (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Tralee: Soft To Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 15 of 37 on 1 October 2008 (40.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £46.51 — a profit of £9.51. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Kelamon (GB) at 20/1 in the 4:40 Wood BMW Handicap at Salisbury (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 1 October 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Calahorra at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Barrettstown Stud Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 October 2008

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45 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 October 2008: Kempton (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newcastle, Nottingham, Salisbury and Tralee.

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

6:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 13 ran
1. 14. Catholic Hill (USA)4/1 favWon by a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Brian Meehan
2. 26. Colleoni (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Stand Guard (GB)6/1
6:50 kempton.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Tobond (IRE)14/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 213. Farleigh (GB)14/1
3. 34. Charlie Smirke (USA)9/4 fav
7:20 Digibet Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 11. Stevie Junior (GB)4/7 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 24. Silver Print (USA)11/2
3. 37. First Queen (GB)14/1
7:50 digibet.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Tous Les Deux (GB)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 212. Morse (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Acquifer (GB)16/1
4. 92. Music Box Express (GB)9/4 fav
8:20 Digibet Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 18. Bluebell Ridge (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 22. Silver Surprise (GB)66/1
3. 35. Dusk (GB)15/8 fav
8:50 TFM Networks Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 13. Falcativ (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Luca Cumani
2. 28. Soundbyte (GB)7/1
3. 37. Agente Romano (USA)14/1
9:20 Barrettstown Stud Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 15. Gazboolou (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: David Pinder
2. 23. Carmenero (GER)6/1
3. 310. Cat Whistle (GB)10/1
4. 712. Blue Charm (GB)10/3 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 9/2

1:05 Prix Calahorra (Claimer) (Straight) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 16. Rose Hill Doloise (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Raphael Marchelli · T: A Bonin
2. 25. Cocody (IRE)
3. 31. Pink Candie (FR)
1:35 Prix Boxing Day (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 12. Liddal (FR)Won by a head · J: Jerome Lermyte · T: M Boutin
2. 27. Cos (FR)
3. 311. Bonington (FR)
2:05 Prix Poltava (Claimer) (Fillies) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 113. Celanside (GB)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Frederic Sanchez
2. 210. Tunder (FR)
3. 33. L'Eolia (FR)
4. 311. Live The Moment (GB)
2:35 Prix Cardmania (Claimer) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 116. Pixie's Blue (IRE)Won by 3 lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: Mme G Rarick
2. 26. Clecame (GB)
3. 312. In Mind (GB)
3:05 Prix Polytain (Claimer) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 5 ran
1. 111. Eclipse D'Artois (FR)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: S Wattel
2. 24. Number Giant (FR)9/1
3. 312. Betilla (IRE)18/1
4. 47. Exulto (IRE)19/5 fav
3:35 Prix Some Guy (Claimer) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 111. Go Directa (GER)Won by half a length · J: T Mundry · T: Christian Sprengel
2. 214. Gemo Magusta (USA)
3. 39. Djakalmi (FR)
4:05 Prix Card King (Claimer) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 16. N'Oubliez Jamais (GER)41/10Won by a length · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: H Blume
2. 215. Sovento (GER)14/1
3. 39. Ringbow (IRE)21/1
4:35 Prix Majinskaya (Claimer) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 111. Harmonieux (ARG)Won by 2 lengths · J: William Mongil · T: Diego Lowther
2. 26. Satchmo Bay (FR)
3. 39. Daudet (GER)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 James Fletcher Marquee And Pavilion Hire Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 116. Yorksters Girl (IRE)4/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 210. Allformary (GB)33/1
3. 38. Hector's House (GB)8/1
2:40 Waverly TBS Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 111. Guto (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Kelly Harrison · T: Bill Ratcliffe
2. 22. Kings College Boy (GB)14/1
3. 34. Select Committee (GB)14/1
4. 83. Grimes Faith (GB)4/1 fav
3:10 Saltwell Signs/E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 110. Prime Mood (IRE)11/10 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 212. York Key Bar (GB)5/1
3. 315. Starla Dancer (GER)5/1
3:45 Phoenix Security/ E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. Montaff (GB)2/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 24. Hard Luck Story (GB)7/1
3. 36. Radegund Abbey (GB)40/1
4:15 Brandling House Christmas Parties Handicap (Straight) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3y · 10 ran
1. 18. Barkass (UAE)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Brian Ellison
2. 23. Wovoka (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Moheebb (IRE)11/4
4. 84. We're Delighted (GB)2/1 fav
4:50 Parklands Golfcourse Annual Membership Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 19y · 8 ran
1. 11. Goldrenched (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 27. Unawatuna (GB)28/1
3. 32. Bouggler (GB)9/4 fav
5:20 E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Badweia (USA)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: John Dunlop
2. 22. Savannah Poppy (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Eternal Legacy (IRE)11/4 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Lanson Champagne Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 14 ran
1. 113. Rocker (GB)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Matterofact (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Gold Express (GB)11/2 fav
2:20 Sarrego Memorial E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 12 ran
1. 16. Enderby Spirit (GR)3/1 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Mullen · T: Bryan Smart
2. 23. Ben's Dream (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Arachnophobia (IRE)33/1
2:50 Goosefair Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 9y · 8 ran
1. 16. Neve Lieve (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Alan Munro · T: Marco Botti
2. 21. Hendersyde (USA)9/2
3. 33. Kiribati King (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3:20 E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 14 ran
1. 16. Enticement (GB)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Miss Sophisticat (GB)3/1
3. 312. Phoenix Enforcer (GB)50/1
3:55 E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 14 ran
1. 111. Sampi (GB)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 213. Tricky Situation (GB)22/1
3. 36. Lonely Star (IRE)7/1
4. 54. Damini (USA)Evens fav
4:25 Lanson Champagne Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 16 ran
1. 13. Otaared (GB)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 217. Cara's Request (AUS)16/1
3. 35. Red Jade (GB)16/1
5:00 Showsec Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 15 ran
1. 12. Lethal Glaze (IRE)13/8 favWon by a nose · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 25. Dubai Crest (GB)6/1
3. 313. Dispol Diva (GB)11/1
5:30 Amateur Jockeys Association Handicap (Gentleman Amateurs) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 14 ran
1. 115. Hucking Heat (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Lee Newnes · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 29. Serious Choice (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Black Rain (GB)8/1
4. 123. Gallego (GB)6/1 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Salisbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:30 Bathwick Tyres Lady Riders Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 16. Moves Goodenough (GB)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Miss E J Jones · T: Andy Turnell
2. 213. Batchworth Blaise (GB)14/1
3. 39. Island Treasure (GB)9/1
4. 1315. Uhuru Peak (GB)9/2 fav
2:00 E.B.F./ Allied Irish Bank (GB) Southampton Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. State Banquet (USA)14/1Won by a neck · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 27. Sandor (GB)5/2
3. 33. Decision (GB)11/1
4. 65. Princability (IRE)9/4 fav
2:30 E.B.F./Allied Irish Bank (GB) Southampton Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Ouster (GER)9/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: George Baker · T: David Elsworth
2. 28. Star Links (USA)9/2
3. 32. Cry For The Moon (USA)5/1
3:00 E.B.F./ Coors Brewers Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f 212y · 3 ran
1. 12. Rileyskeepingfaith (GB)10/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. Instalment (GB)Evens
3. 33. Countess Zara (IRE)25/1
3:35 Begbies Traynor Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 198y · 13 ran
1. 112. Afram Blue (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin · T: William Knight
2. 27. Auntie Mame (GB)13/2
3. 32. Animator (GB)11/1
4. 69. North Parade (GB)9/2 fav
4:05 Winterthur Life Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Ouqba (GB)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 26. Qalahari (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Ginobili (IRE)15/2
4:40 Wood BMW Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 114. Kelamon (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: T Quinn · T: Mark Usher
2. 24. Filligree (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Charlie Delta (GB)16/1
4. 101. Bazroy (IRE)6/1 fav
5:10 'See You 3rd May 2009' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 21y · 13 ran
1. 15. Mount Lavinia (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 29. Hada Men (USA)7/1
3. 36. Wester Ross (IRE)8/1

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

Tralee Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

3:25 Lee Strand 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 16. One Job (IRE)20/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: Adrian Sexton
2. 210. Verumontanum (IRE)12/1
3. 316. Mel Del (IRE)3/1 fav
4:00 Denis Moriarty Plant Hire Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 19 ran
1. 115. Would You Do That (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Michael Cullen
2. 217. Dunroe Lady (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 35. Shadow Of The Wind (IRE)14/1
4:30 Ballygarry House McGillicuddy Cup Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 15. Cool Running (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: C Roche
2. 210. Lady Steppes (IRE)11/2
3. 313. Tusa An Fear (IRE)16/1
4. 79. Conem (IRE)9/4 fav
5:05 Denny Gold Medal Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 110. Dashing George (IRE)9/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: E McNamara
2. 213. Jamies Choice (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Show Blessed (IRE)10/1
5:35 Meadowlands Hotel Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 13 ran
1. 113. Annagh Lady (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Michael Winters
2. 215. Leanne (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Broom Battalion (IRE)20/1
6:05 Tralee Vintners Paddy Kearns Memorial (QR) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 13. Clan Tara (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Paul Nolan
2. 25. East Beach (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 311. Lemonfield (IRE)8/1
6:35 Denny Havasnack (QR) Race Flat · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. P'tit Fute (FR)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Aodhagan Conlon · T: F Flood
2. 29. Mister Top Notch (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Prince Erik (GB)9/2

Tralee racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites15 of 37 won40.5% · 37 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA profit of £9.51Staked £37.00, returned £46.51 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKelamon (GB) 20/1The 4:40 Wood BMW Handicap at Salisbury · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Kempton (AW)	3	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	2	8	—
Newcastle	3	7	7	—
Nottingham	3	6	8	1 of 4 won
Salisbury	4	8	8	—
Tralee	1	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 1 October 2008?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 October 2008: Kempton (AW) (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newcastle (7 races), Nottingham (8 races), Salisbury (8 races) and Tralee (7 races). That is Kempton (AW), Newcastle, Nottingham and Salisbury in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Tralee in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 1 October 2008?: Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Heavy (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Tralee: Soft To Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 15 of 37 on 1 October 2008 (40.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £46.51 — a profit of £9.51. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Kelamon (GB) at 20/1 in the 4:40 Wood BMW Handicap at Salisbury (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 1 October 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Calahorra at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Barrettstown Stud Handicap at Kempton (AW).